There have been a number of incidents on bogs in the midlands and the west today, with turf cut on protected sites.
Gardaí are maintaining a presence at Monivea bog in Co. Galway where around 100 people gathered to cut turf in defiance of the EU Habitats Directive.
Machines to cut and lay out turf are continuing to operate this afternoon.
The bog is one of 53 designated Special Areas of Conservation, where turf cutting restrictions were introduced in September 2011.
Local bog owners who oppose the ban have been joined by supporters from Counties Galway, Clare and Roscommon.
Turf is being cut on plots belonging to around 80 people.
Meanwhile, gardaí have now left a bog at Kilteevan, Co Roscommon where they were denied access to turf cutting on protected sites this morning.
A spokesperson said gardaí had gathered information and their investigation would continue.
Pete Gillooly from the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association told RTÉ the local turf cutters were cutting on the site today because they had been offered no alternative sites to cut turf on despite commitments.
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